Find out what some of the elite players in the state are saying about how football now!

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Q&A with Frederick middle linebacker Aerik Ross
How did the high school football season go overall?
“The season went well but I’m always looking to improve.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plans now are track and field, and 7on7.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we can go all the way, we just have to work hard and stay consistent.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Broomfield, the first game of the season is always a learning curve, but I think we can push through with good work.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Honestly not sure, I don’t focus on individuals, my biggest competition is always going to be myself.”

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Q&A with Erie middle linebacker Carson Hageman
How did the high school football season go overall?
“This past football season was awesome! We finished the season as state champs. Winning the state title is always the end goal for the season here at Erie. We dominated on all sides of the ball the whole season.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plans as of right now is to keep working out with this next group of guys every morning. Building the relationships with all my teammates in the weight room is key to an effective season. I am running track this spring to get faster for this upcoming season.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“This coming up football season is going to surprise everyone. This season we are moving up a classification, which means tougher competition. This class of 2025 is up for the challenge and will shock the state. The class of 2024 group was a special and talented group of young men no doubt, but this upcoming season we will have a target on our back and we have the chance to be just as good if not better than last year. People are going to underestimate this team given that people think we were “senior heavy” last season and all the D1 talent we had. This next season is no different.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Mountain Vista.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Defensively, the hardest person we will have to stop is Adrian Modrzewski. This young man has a cannon and his decision making on the field is special.”

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Q&A with Pomona fullback/linebacker Connor Craver
How did the high school football season go overall?
“We faced a tough schedule, with half of our schedule going deep in the playoffs as well as almost all teams at least making the first round. With a mixture of having a young team and an abundance of injuries, as well as having a major disadvantage with our school size. We played very competitively for the adversity we faced. In games like FFC and Grandview [we went] into half tied or in the lead. Or Chatfield, holding them to 6 point lead until the fourth, our team played very competitively and showed what we are capable of at times through the season.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“In terms of off-season training, I, as well as my team, hit the ground running hard with intense team lifts in the weight room 3-4 times a week, as well as my own personal lifts 4 times a week. Training speed and agility mixed with power and strength, my ability to translate to the field next year will be a major advantage.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I am very confident in my team this upcoming season. With our HC Nate Johnson bringing on even more coaches for better training, major team and position improvements, as well as the team’s overall strength in the weight room will become a major advantage to move forward with. Having a very heavy junior and senior class with lots of varsity experience will be extremely beneficial now playing against schools similar to our size.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The hardest team on our schedule is looking to be between Pueblo West, Dakota Ridge, or Roosevelt. But this is all on paper, there is no knowing what happens once the season begins.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There is no “toughest individual”; football is a team sport and having one star player who can have a major impact can never dictate the outcome of any game.”

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Q&A with Eaton running back Cooper Nider
How did the high school football season go overall?
“The 2023 high school football season went pretty well this year as a team and for myself as well. We had a tough conference and made playoffs where we beat #2 seed Kent Denver in the first round and then #10 seed Pagosa Springs in quarters. Then we traveled to Rifle for a hard fought loss in the semifinals and ended with a record of 8-4 as a team. My season was really good with 145 tackles, 4 sacks, and 4 interceptions as an outside linebacker.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plans during the off season are that I am playing baseball and working out to get stronger and stay fast. I have put on 15 lbs since the 2023 football season and am looking towards getting bigger as well as staying fast.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Next year for football we will lose a lot of senior starters but I have belief that our young guys last year will step up and help us a lot. As a senior this coming up football season I want this season to go very well and want to push the younger guys as hard as I can to be the best they can be. So we will be a tough football team just like in the past.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Next year I think that Resurrection Christian will be the hardest competition we will have since they will be coming down from 3A to 2A, they will be pretty tough as their offense is pretty hard to read.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest player we will face will be Brandon Callie as he is a 6’1” 230lbs G and DE. With his size he will be pretty hard to keep contained and hard to have the run game work on the outside.”

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Q&A with Chatfield right guard Jesse Wolf
How did the high school football season go overall?
“I thought the football season went very well. Our team made it to the semifinals and was led by a great coach. I also think our football team as a whole had great teamwork and leadership to get us that far in the playoffs.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I was wrestling during winter and enjoyed doing well in that and going to state. My plan now is to lift as much as possible before the season comes around.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel we will do just as good this next season. We did lose a couple of skill players but the kids filling in their spots are just as talented. We have most of our d-line, o-line, and linebackers returning.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think our toughest opponent next season will be Columbine because of how aggressive of a team they are.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think the toughest player we will face is DJ Crowe.”

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How did the high school football season go overall?
“I thought the football season went very well. Our team made it to the semifinals and was led by a great coach. I also think our football team as a whole had great teamwork and leadership to get us that far in the playoffs.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I was wrestling during winter and enjoyed doing well in that and going to state. My plan now is to lift as much as possible before the season comes around.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel we will do just as good this next season. We did lose a couple of skill players but the kids filling in their spots are just as talented. We have most of our d-line, o-line, and linebackers returning.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think our toughest opponent next season will be Columbine because of how aggressive of a team they are.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think the toughest player we will face is DJ Crowe.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would like to play football in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have talked to School of Mines, Montana Tech, and Chadron State.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“The one that is recruiting me the most is School of Mines.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have not made any college trips yet.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“I have plans to look at School of Mines and maybe CSU Pueblo.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was CU.”

How did the high school football season go overall?
“The 2023 high school football season went pretty well this year as a team and for myself as well. We had a tough conference and made playoffs where we beat #2 seed Kent Denver in the first round and then #10 seed Pagosa Springs in quarters. Then we traveled to Rifle for a hard fought loss in the semifinals and ended with a record of 8-4 as a team. My season was really good with 145 tackles, 4 sacks, and 4 interceptions as an outside linebacker.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plans during the off season are that I am playing baseball and working out to get stronger and stay fast. I have put on 15 lbs since the 2023 football season and am looking towards getting bigger as well as staying fast.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Next year for football we will lose a lot of senior starters but I have belief that our young guys last year will step up and help us a lot. As a senior this coming up football season I want this season to go very well and want to push the younger guys as hard as I can to be the best they can be. So we will be a tough football team just like in the past.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Next year I think that Resurrection Christian will be the hardest competition we will have since they will be coming down from 3A to 2A, they will be pretty tough as their offense is pretty hard to read.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest player we will face will be Brandon Callie as he is a 6’1” 230lbs G and DE. With his size he will be pretty hard to keep contained and hard to have the run game work on the outside.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I want to play sports in college. I haven’t really decided what I want to play but it is between baseball and football. Baseball is the number one choice but you never know what could happen.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I haven't really been recruited for sports yet but this summer with camps and games this fall. I hope to show off what I am really about and get a scholarship somewhere to be a student athlete.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I haven’t been recruited yet but I hope I will soon be as I showcase my skills during the summer and send film around to different coaches and colleges.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No, I have not been on any college visits yet.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“This summer I want to go on visits to see what would fit my interests the most for the team, location, and feeling of campus.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was University of Nebraska Lincoln as my family lived in Nebraska before moving to Colorado.”

How did the high school football season go overall?
“We faced a tough schedule, with half of our schedule going deep in the playoffs as well as almost all teams at least making the first round. With a mixture of having a young team and an abundance of injuries, as well as having a major disadvantage with our school size. We played very competitively for the adversity we faced. In games like FFC and Grandview [we went] into half tied or in the lead. Or Chatfield, holding them to 6 point lead until the fourth, our team played very competitively and showed what we are capable of at times through the season.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“In terms of off-season training, I, as well as my team, hit the ground running hard with intense team lifts in the weight room 3-4 times a week, as well as my own personal lifts 4 times a week. Training speed and agility mixed with power and strength, my ability to translate to the field next year will be a major advantage.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I am very confident in my team this upcoming season. With our HC Nate Johnson bringing on even more coaches for better training, major team and position improvements, as well as the team’s overall strength in the weight room will become a major advantage to move forward with. Having a very heavy junior and senior class with lots of varsity experience will be extremely beneficial now playing against schools similar to our size.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The hardest team on our schedule is looking to be between Pueblo West, Dakota Ridge, or Roosevelt. But this is all on paper, there is no knowing what happens once the season begins.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There is no “toughest individual”; football is a team sport and having one star player who can have a major impact can never dictate the outcome of any game.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“College football has been a goal I have been striving for since beginning [playing] the sport a short 3 years ago.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Due to NCAA I have not been directly recruited by any schools, but have received camp invitations from a few.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“N/A.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“N/A.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“No.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was CU, with my dad having graduated from there, I grew up going to CU tailgates and games. As I got older I grew my own love for the school and regardless of athletics, CU has always been a dream school to go to for me.”

How did the high school football season go overall?
“This past football season was awesome! We finished the season as state champs. Winning the state title is always the end goal for the season here at Erie. We dominated on all sides of the ball the whole season.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plans as of right now is to keep working out with this next group of guys every morning. Building the relationships with all my teammates in the weight room is key to an effective season. I am running track this spring to get faster for this upcoming season.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“This coming up football season is going to surprise everyone. This season we are moving up a classification, which means tougher competition. This class of 2025 is up for the challenge and will shock the state. The class of 2024 group was a special and talented group of young men no doubt, but this upcoming season we will have a target on our back and we have the chance to be just as good if not better than last year. People are going to underestimate this team given that people think we were “senior heavy” last season and all the D1 talent we had. This next season is no different.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Mountain Vista.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Defensively, the hardest person we will have to stop is Adrian Modrzewski. This young man has a cannon and his decision making on the field is special.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I want to play football at the next level. I want to play at a school that wants me to be a part of their program the most, along with great academics. My dream school would be the Air Force Academy.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’ve been talking with a few coaches but nothing major yet unfortunately. Air Force, Harvard, Brown, Columbia, Wyoming, North Dakota State, CSU Pueblo, Western, Colorado Mesa, Jamestown.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“The school that has been talking to me the most would be Harvard and Columbia.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, I went on a couple game day visits last year to Wyoming and Air Force. Last summer I went to Princeton and Yale’s football camp. I went to Wyoming’s Junior day.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“This summer I am going to Harvard, Brown, Princeton, Wyoming, Air Force, and West Point football camps this summer.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Growing up I really liked West Point because my dad is a West Point alum and played football there.”

How did the high school football season go overall?
“The season went well but I’m always looking to improve.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plans now are track and field, and 7on7.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we can go all the way, we just have to work hard and stay consistent.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Broomfield, the first game of the season is always a learning curve, but I think we can push through with good work.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Honestly not sure, I don’t focus on individuals, my biggest competition is always going to be myself.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I want to play football in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“No colleges yet.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“No.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Western State University team camp.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Full pads team camp at CSU.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“CU Boulder.”

Updates from Maverick Scarpella, Cody Wittig, Camden Austin, Cade Geist, and Austin Scheich. Find out who are recruiting these elite athletes right now!


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Q&A with Broomfield left handed pitcher Maverick Scarpella​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I would love to go play college baseball.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“So far I have not been in contact with any coaches at the college level.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“None.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have taken a few campus tours at schools but have not been to any camps or visits.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“As far as unofficial visits go, I do not have any trips planned. But I will be playing in a tournament in San Diego next week with Broomfield High School. Over the summer I will be in East Cobb Georgia for the WWBA from June 21st to the 29th. Then in Indianapolis for a Bullpen Tournament from July 10th to 15th. Then in Cincinnati for the Cincy Flames tournament from July 30th to August 4th with Slammers Loseke.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I always loved watching Ole Miss because of their cool jersey colors.”


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Q&A with Chatfield defensive tackle Cody Wittig​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I want to play football in college for sure.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“A few division twos have been talking to me like Pueblo Sioux Falls and Northern state.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I would say CSU Pueblo has had the most consistent contact with me.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No, not yet because the weather that we had last week canceled some plans.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Yes, [I’ll] get out to some junior days in April to some schools.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Ohio State has always been my favorite college for sure because of the fans and the community around the team.”


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Q&A with Holy Family defensive lineman Camden Austin​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“My brother plays at Colorado Mesa and it would be an honor to play for them.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’ve gotten a few coach DMs but no offers as of yet. I hope to show off my ability this year as a team leader and on the stat sheet.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“This was my 3rd year in a row at a new position and I’ve shown my versatility on film. I’ve gotten a few Twitter DMs but no offers yet.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Not yet, I’m planning on going to camps and visits over the summer however.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“N/A.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was Penn State.”


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Q&A with Timnath defensive tackle Cade Geist​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would like to hopefully pursue college football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Not yet, have been starting to receive a little interest here and there due to me heading into my junior season.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“N/A.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Not yet, hopefully some this summer.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Not that is planned currently.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My family have always been big Buffs fans, some of my family members have played football for the Buffs.”


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Q&A with Mountain Vista safety Austin Scheich​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yea I want to play football in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’ve been talking to Minot State, Sioux Falls, Jamestown, and a couple others briefly.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Sioux Falls.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes I’ve gone to Arizona, both Dakotas, and am going to Minnesota soon.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Going to North Dakota and Minnesota in a couple weeks.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I always loved Oregon growing up, that was my dream school.”


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Find out what some of the elite players in the state are saying about how football now!

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Q&A with Broomfield left handed pitcher Maverick Scarpella
How did the high school football season go overall?
“Our season was a great success overall as we were able to make it to the semifinals with our first-year head coach. Also our only losses were to teams that played in championship games.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“The plan is to continue to stay consistent in the gym during the baseball season and hopefully bring home a state championship for the baseball program.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I can see us going even further into the playoffs than last year and that we have a good chance at another state title.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Out of everyone on our schedule I feel Erie will be the toughest competition because it is always a good rivalry game when we play.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Gavin Lusk, the running back from Erie.”

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Q&A with Chatfield defensive tackle Cody Wittig
How did the high school football season go overall?
“This season was definitely something super special with our team. Obviously a lot of adversity was faced at the beginning to the middle of the season but In all honesty that made us really come together and build an incredible season off of that.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“Now with sports I don’t do anything competitive until next season I just golf over the summer and train and lift for football.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Next season I definitely feel like we will be the top dogs again and make an even bigger run than we did last year. We return a lot of great players and get to introduce some younger guys that have a lot of talent.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The toughest team that we will play next season in my opinion is RV but you can never count out Columbine.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“N/A.”

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Q&A with Holy Family defensive lineman Camden Austin
How did the high school football season go overall?
“We were an extremely strong team with great chemistry, over the course of the season we only got better and closer which eventually helped us accomplish our goal to win state.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“We work out as a team a few times a week, and I’m working too with my trainer @Gabe_Knapton.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We are going to be a very strong team. The standard has not changed. We hope to bring home another state championship.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I personally want to beat Roosevelt.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We are going to prepare for everyone equally.”

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Q&A with Timnath defensive tackle Cade Geist
How did the high school football season go overall?
“I felt the season overall went pretty good, the season had its ups but it also definitely could have been better.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“As of right now I am trying to get as strong and as big as possible.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like we will do a lot better due to some coaching changes, and us as a team have gotten a lot bigger.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel like Windsor will be a tough game.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think our toughest opponent will be Tanner Gray just because he runs Wellington’s offense and is harder for the smaller guys to tackle.”

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Q&A with Mountain Vista safety Austin Scheich
How did the high school football season go overall?
“Pretty good, we made it to quarterfinals and need to win state next year.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I have been working since November working out 6 times a week trying to get to be the best I can before next season.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Excellent, we start in Hawaii and I think we have a great chance to win state.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We’ll have some tough games like Erie and Valor but we’ll see if there are any surprises.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I know Erie has a good defensive end and the Hawaii team we’ll play is going to have some dudes.”


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How did the high school football season go overall?
“Pretty good, we made it to quarterfinals and need to win state next year.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I have been working since November working out 6 times a week trying to get to be the best I can before next season.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Excellent, we start in Hawaii and I think we have a great chance to win state.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We’ll have some tough games like Erie and Valor but we’ll see if there are any surprises.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I know Erie has a good defensive end and the Hawaii team we’ll play is going to have some dudes.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yea I want to play football in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’ve been talking to Minot State, Sioux Falls, Jamestown, and a couple others briefly.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Sioux Falls.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes I’ve gone to Arizona, both Dakotas, and am going to Minnesota soon.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Going to North Dakota and Minnesota in a couple weeks.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I always loved Oregon growing up, that was my dream school.”

How did the high school football season go overall?
“I felt the season overall went pretty good, the season had its ups but it also definitely could have been better.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“As of right now I am trying to get as strong and as big as possible.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like we will do a lot better due to some coaching changes, and us as a team have gotten a lot bigger.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel like Windsor will be a tough game.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think our toughest opponent will be Tanner Gray just because he runs Wellington’s offense and is harder for the smaller guys to tackle.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would like to hopefully pursue college football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Not yet, have been starting to receive a little interest here and there due to me heading into my junior season.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“N/A.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Not yet, hopefully some this summer.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Not that is planned currently.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My family have always been big Buffs fans, some of my family members have played football for the Buffs.”

How did the high school football season go overall?
“We were an extremely strong team with great chemistry, over the course of the season we only got better and closer which eventually helped us accomplish our goal to win state.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“We work out as a team a few times a week, and I’m working too with my trainer @Gabe_Knapton.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We are going to be a very strong team. The standard has not changed. We hope to bring home another state championship.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I personally want to beat Roosevelt.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We are going to prepare for everyone equally.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“My brother plays at Colorado Mesa and it would be an honor to play for them.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’ve gotten a few coach DMs but no offers as of yet. I hope to show off my ability this year as a team leader and on the stat sheet.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“This was my 3rd year in a row at a new position and I’ve shown my versatility on film. I’ve gotten a few Twitter DMs but no offers yet.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Not yet, I’m planning on going to camps and visits over the summer however.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“N/A.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was Penn State.”

How did the high school football season go overall?
“This season was definitely something super special with our team. Obviously a lot of adversity was faced at the beginning to the middle of the season but In all honesty that made us really come together and build an incredible season off of that.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“Now with sports I don’t do anything competitive until next season I just golf over the summer and train and lift for football.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Next season I definitely feel like we will be the top dogs again and make an even bigger run than we did last year. We return a lot of great players and get to introduce some younger guys that have a lot of talent.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The toughest team that we will play next season in my opinion is RV but you can never count out Columbine.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“N/A.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I want to play football in college for sure.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“A few division twos have been talking to me like Pueblo Sioux Falls and Northern state.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I would say CSU Pueblo has had the most consistent contact with me.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No, not yet because the weather that we had last week canceled some plans.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Yes, [I’ll] get out to some junior days in April to some schools.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Ohio State has always been my favorite college for sure because of the fans and the community around the team.”

How did the high school football season go overall?
“Our season was a great success overall as we were able to make it to the semifinals with our first-year head coach. Also our only losses were to teams that played in championship games.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“The plan is to continue to stay consistent in the gym during the baseball season and hopefully bring home a state championship for the baseball program.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I can see us going even further into the playoffs than last year and that we have a good chance at another state title.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Out of everyone on our schedule I feel Erie will be the toughest competition because it is always a good rivalry game when we play.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Gavin Lusk, the running back from Erie.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I would love to go play college baseball.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“So far I have not been in contact with any coaches at the college level.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“None.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have taken a few campus tours at schools but have not been to any camps or visits.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“As far as unofficial visits go, I do not have any trips planned. But I will be playing in a tournament in San Diego next week with Broomfield High School. Over the summer I will be in East Cobb Georgia for the WWBA from June 21st to the 29th. Then in Indianapolis for a Bullpen Tournament from July 10th to 15th. Then in Cincinnati for the Cincy Flames tournament from July 30th to August 4th with Slammers Loseke.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I always loved watching Ole Miss because of their cool jersey colors.”

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How did the high school football season go overall?
“I believe this season went really well. We had a couple things we had to face this season but we bounced back and got better throughout the season. As a team we also bonded more and I think that showed on the field.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“This spring I am doing track, I am doing sprints and jumping as well. Ever since the season ended I as well as the rest of the team have been hitting the weight room hard and getting better for next season.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I have a strong feeling that we are going to be really good next season. If we as a team keep growing and bonding the way we are, I think we have a good chance. The team is really dedicated for next year and are ready to make it far.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think Pueblo East is going to be our toughest game next year but every team is going to be good competition for us, but as long as we play the way Thunder knows how to play I think we can beat any one of them.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think Jayden Pagano is going to be tough next year. I've seen him play before and he is a good running back.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would love to play football in college. I have always dreamt of playing at the next level as soon as I fell in love with the sport. It has always been a goal of mine and it always will be.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“So far I haven't had any schools reach out.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“N/A.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Last summer I made a trip up to Western Colorado University for their football camp.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Yes, I have plans to visit a few schools this summer.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Growing up I have been a fan of both University of Nebraska and University of Michigan.”

How did the high school football season go overall?
“I think it went well, ups and down but we definitely got through it.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“Playing another sport while still getting that extra work in it.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we’ll be a successful team, we have to overcome a lot of adversity next year.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think we’re going to have a lot of good fights but I think Riverdale Ridge will be our hardest one.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don’t know, [there’s] a lot of dawgs we’ll play next year.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I do want to play football at the next level.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I haven’t really had any colleges recruit me yet.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Don’t really have one yet.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I haven’t made any trips yet.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Yes I plan on making a few trips.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Didn’t really have one growing up.”

How did the high school football season go overall?
“Our season went really well! I think we surprised a lot of teams with the way we performed and our winning record. We beat some really good teams, like Legend. I had a lot of fun playing with this group of guys.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I immediately went back to baseball-focused training as soon as the football season ended. This includes weight training, speed and agility drills, conditioning, arm care and batting.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We are always looking to improve and build on last year’s success. We had some really strong seniors that are going to be missed, but I think my class will step in and lead our team further in the playoffs.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think Mountain Vista will probably be our toughest competition again. They were a very solid team last year and have a lot of players returning.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Austyn Modrzewski will probably be the toughest individual our team will face next season. I have played against him since I was ten and he has always been one of the best players on the field.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I am planning to continue my athletic career at the next level. My recruiting efforts have focused on baseball so far, but I am open to football opportunities.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“For football, I haven’t had any direct conversations with coaches yet, but some have started to reach out. For baseball, I have offers from Air Force and College of Charleston and conversations with several other D1 programs.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Football coaches are just starting to follow and DM me on X. Air Force has been very persistent and recruited me the hardest.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have taken unofficial visits to Air Force, Oregon, College of Charleston, Gonzaga and Dallas.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“We are getting ready to start the Spring high school season so I don’t have any college trips planned.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I liked Clemson football when I was younger.”

How did the high school football season go overall?
“My last season went very well, I was coming back from a season ending injury that happened my freshman year and I feel that I was able to come back to make a positive impact on our team. We ended 6-5 and although I’m not satisfied I’m definitely proud of how my team progressed throughout the season.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I just finished up my wrestling season. I qualified for the state tournament and I didn’t do as well as I wanted to do but my team won the 3A wrestling state championship. Right now I’m just focusing on getting faster and stronger for next season while doing 7s with Phenom Phactory.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“My team next year will be very solid, we’re a very young team and we have a lot of maturing to do as football players before next year but we’ll come back next year as a better team overall.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Our schedule still isn’t fully set so I’m not sure of all the teams we’ll play. With that said, a team in our league we consistently have a tough game with is Legacy but I’m confident that we’ll be able to come out of that game with a win this year if we stay disciplined and focused this offseason.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Honestly there’s no individual player that I’m really worried about since Blake Barnett left. All I know is that we need to keep working and focusing on doing our best and we’ll be alright.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I’ve wanted to play football in college since I was a kid.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I haven't been able to talk to any colleges because I'm just a sophomore but I’ve been getting looks from multiple schools.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“None have been able to give me any serious recruiting yet.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No I haven’t.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“I’m planning to go to some with my 7s team to visit some colleges as a team and hopefully I’ll be able to go on some by myself this summer.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite colleges growing up were always the University of Oregon and the University of Colorado.”

How did the high school football season go overall?
“I feel like the season went pretty well. As a young receiver I feel like I was able to finally step up and find my role with the team as someone who the coaches and teammates can count on. Even with losing in the first round of the playoffs I think as a team we found our stride and our strengths.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“Now with track season around the corner I’m focusing on getting faster and more explosive. As well, in the weight room our workouts not only are focusing on building strength for the upcoming season but it’s building a community within the team and that’s always important. As a team we feel like camaraderie is the key to go further than the first round.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I believe that we’re going to go far this upcoming season. I feel we’ve got the guys to get it done and the coaching to lead us to that success. We’re just a group of guys who are hungry and know we got to get the job done no matter who’s lined up against us.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The toughest team we’ll face this upcoming season I feel is Cherry Creek. They’re known for their success and they back it up. Last three years I’ve played Creek, they’ve always been the team to beat on our schedule. But I believe we got the guys to get it done this year.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I do believe the toughest individual player my team is going to face would probably be Creek’s Quarterback Brady V. He’s a young athlete and seeing the film he’s made some plays not many quarterbacks in our league make. I do have trust in our defense this year to slow him down if not shut him down but he’s always that player you know will be tough to beat.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I do hope to play football in college. Realistically I want to be able to play somewhere where I’m able to compete at a high level and have a role. Any chance to play anywhere in college is a blessing and opportunity I’ll jump on.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“As of now I haven’t gotten any recruiting but I do hope I can catch some eyes during my senior season.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
"N/A."

Have you made any college trips yet?
"N/A."

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
"N/A."

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
"N/A."

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Q&A with Eaglecrest wide receiver Xavier Waldron​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I do hope to play football in college. Realistically I want to be able to play somewhere where I’m able to compete at a high level and have a role. Any chance to play anywhere in college is a blessing and opportunity I’ll jump on.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“As of now I haven’t gotten any recruiting but I do hope I can catch some eyes during my senior season.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
"N/A."

Have you made any college trips yet?
"N/A."

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
"N/A."

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
"N/A."


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Q&A with Mullen linebacker Estevan Loya​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I’ve wanted to play football in college since I was a kid.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I haven't been able to talk to any colleges because I'm just a sophomore but I’ve been getting looks from multiple schools.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“None have been able to give me any serious recruiting yet.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No I haven’t.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“I’m planning to go to some with my 7s team to visit some colleges as a team and hopefully I’ll be able to go on some by myself this summer.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite colleges growing up were always the University of Oregon and the University of Colorado.”


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Q&A with Castle View wide receiver/outfielder Sam Harry​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I am planning to continue my athletic career at the next level. My recruiting efforts have focused on baseball so far, but I am open to football opportunities.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“For football, I haven’t had any direct conversations with coaches yet, but some have started to reach out. For baseball, I have offers from Air Force and College of Charleston and conversations with several other D1 programs.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Football coaches are just starting to follow and DM me on X. Air Force has been very persistent and recruited me the hardest.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have taken unofficial visits to Air Force, Oregon, College of Charleston, Gonzaga and Dallas.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“We are getting ready to start the Spring high school season so I don’t have any college trips planned.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I liked Clemson football when I was younger.”


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Q&A with Thornton wide receiver Aiden Martinez​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I do want to play football at the next level.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I haven’t really had any colleges recruit me yet.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Don’t really have one yet.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I haven’t made any trips yet.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Yes I plan on making a few trips.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Didn’t really have one growing up.”


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Q&A with Discovery Canyon linebacker Devon Baker​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would love to play football in college. I have always dreamt of playing at the next level as soon as I fell in love with the sport. It has always been a goal of mine and it always will be.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“So far I haven't had any schools reach out.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“N/A.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Last summer I made a trip up to Western Colorado University for their football camp.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Yes, I have plans to visit a few schools this summer.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Growing up I have been a fan of both University of Nebraska and University of Michigan.”


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Q&A with Eaglecrest wide receiver Xavier Waldron
How did the high school football season go overall?
“I feel like the season went pretty well. As a young receiver I feel like I was able to finally step up and find my role with the team as someone who the coaches and teammates can count on. Even with losing in the first round of the playoffs I think as a team we found our stride and our strengths.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“Now with track season around the corner I’m focusing on getting faster and more explosive. As well, in the weight room our workouts not only are focusing on building strength for the upcoming season but it’s building a community within the team and that’s always important. As a team we feel like camaraderie is the key to go further than the first round.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I believe that we’re going to go far this upcoming season. I feel we’ve got the guys to get it done and the coaching to lead us to that success. We’re just a group of guys who are hungry and know we got to get the job done no matter who’s lined up against us.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The toughest team we’ll face this upcoming season I feel is Cherry Creek. They’re known for their success and they back it up. Last three years I’ve played Creek, they’ve always been the team to beat on our schedule. But I believe we got the guys to get it done this year.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I do believe the toughest individual player my team is going to face would probably be Creek’s Quarterback Brady V. He’s a young athlete and seeing the film he’s made some plays not many quarterbacks in our league make. I do have trust in our defense this year to slow him down if not shut him down but he’s always that player you know will be tough to beat.”

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Q&A with Mullen linebacker Estevan Loya
How did the high school football season go overall?
“My last season went very well, I was coming back from a season ending injury that happened my freshman year and I feel that I was able to come back to make a positive impact on our team. We ended 6-5 and although I’m not satisfied I’m definitely proud of how my team progressed throughout the season.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I just finished up my wrestling season. I qualified for the state tournament and I didn’t do as well as I wanted to do but my team won the 3A wrestling state championship. Right now I’m just focusing on getting faster and stronger for next season while doing 7s with Phenom Phactory.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“My team next year will be very solid, we’re a very young team and we have a lot of maturing to do as football players before next year but we’ll come back next year as a better team overall.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Our schedule still isn’t fully set so I’m not sure of all the teams we’ll play. With that said, a team in our league we consistently have a tough game with is Legacy but I’m confident that we’ll be able to come out of that game with a win this year if we stay disciplined and focused this offseason.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Honestly there’s no individual player that I’m really worried about since Blake Barnett left. All I know is that we need to keep working and focusing on doing our best and we’ll be alright.”

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Q&A with Castle View wide receiver/outfielder Sam Harry
How did the high school football season go overall?
“Our season went really well! I think we surprised a lot of teams with the way we performed and our winning record. We beat some really good teams, like Legend. I had a lot of fun playing with this group of guys.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I immediately went back to baseball-focused training as soon as the football season ended. This includes weight training, speed and agility drills, conditioning, arm care and batting.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We are always looking to improve and build on last year’s success. We had some really strong seniors that are going to be missed, but I think my class will step in and lead our team further in the playoffs.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think Mountain Vista will probably be our toughest competition again. They were a very solid team last year and have a lot of players returning.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Austyn Modrzewski will probably be the toughest individual our team will face next season. I have played against him since I was ten and he has always been one of the best players on the field.”

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Q&A with Thornton wide receiver Aiden Martinez
How did the high school football season go overall?
“I think it went well, ups and down but we definitely got through it.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“Playing another sport while still getting that extra work in it.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we’ll be a successful team, we have to overcome a lot of adversity next year.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think we’re going to have a lot of good fights but I think Riverdale Ridge will be our hardest one.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don’t know, [there’s] a lot of dawgs we’ll play next year.”

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Q&A with Discovery Canyon linebacker Devon Baker
How did the high school football season go overall?
“I believe this season went really well. We had a couple things we had to face this season but we bounced back and got better throughout the season. As a team we also bonded more and I think that showed on the field.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“This spring I am doing track, I am doing sprints and jumping as well. Ever since the season ended I as well as the rest of the team have been hitting the weight room hard and getting better for next season.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I have a strong feeling that we are going to be really good next season. If we as a team keep growing and bonding the way we are, I think we have a good chance. The team is really dedicated for next year and are ready to make it far.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think Pueblo East is going to be our toughest game next year but every team is going to be good competition for us, but as long as we play the way Thunder knows how to play I think we can beat any one of them.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think Jayden Pagano is going to be tough next year. I've seen him play before and he is a good running back.”

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Q&A with Timnath mike linebacker Vince Hochhalter
How did the high school football season go overall?
“The season record wasn't what we hoped for, but that just leaves plenty of room for improvement next season. Individually, I was glad to exceed my personal goals, play alongside my younger brother, and finish the season without any injury; I can't ask for much more than that.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My wrestling season ended with a 36-13 personal record including an appearance at the state tournament. Track starts next week, so I'm looking forward to getting outside, spending time with the track team, and hopefully qualifying for state in the hurdles again. I plan on continuing off-season work with the football team in the mornings.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think having some seniors on the roster will do a lot to help us show up competitively, especially against new opponents we haven't played yet. I know of some upcoming changes in coaching roles as well as player positions, so I have high hopes those changes prove successful as well.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Let's just say we have our work cut out for us, no matter the opponent. Berthoud is always a tough team, but we can't overlook the Wellington rivalry either.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Wellington Quarterback Tanner Gray is a significant threat in size and leadership, which has proven lethal in past games. Our paths have crossed a bit during the wrestling season and my respect for him has only grown. I'm excited for our next match up.”

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Q&A with Fossil Ridge offensive lineman Nate Ceschin
How did the high school football season go overall?
“It went well, it was with a first-year system so we needed to smooth out the bumps in the first few games then we started figuring it out.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“I have been going down to the SixZero Academy for training and I also have been working on rehabbing my left knee and getting stronger.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel that our team will be a lot better than last year, we have a big senior class that knows the plays well so we will hopefully be a very sound team.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I’m pretty sure we will play Columbine next season so they will definitely give us some tough competition as they are defending state champs.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“In my opinion it will be Bekkam Kritza from Fairview, we are going to need a good defensive strategy to stop this quarterback.”

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Q&A with Rock Canyon middle linebacker Levi Schield
How did the high school football season go overall?
“My season this year was really fun, I learned a lot from coaches and the experience of varsity football. I think we had a good season as a young team, and we are working hard to have a better one next year.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“This off season we have a lift every day with Kula Sports Performance.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we will do better this season because we are working harder this offseason.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I would say the toughest team in our schedule next year is Arapahoe.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I would say Jack Blaze will be a tough opponent because of how shifty he is.”

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Q&A with Wiggins fullback Jorge Mendez
How did the high school football season go overall?
“Overall, high school didn’t go as I expected with injuries taking away almost half the season. But as teamwise, I believe we were a solid team knowing how to move and adjust around situations we struggled at.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plans now for sports and workouts is that I just finished wrestling season, got 4th in state. And [I’m] planning to do freestyle wrestling but [I’ve] also partaken in football camps.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I believe as a team next season [we have] huge standards. A majority of the team are going to be seniors. What our team’s standards are: to hopefully win [as a] team, [be] successful [and] have a winning record.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I believe our toughest competition next season will be Wray. Their team has good talent and [is a] young team… [they also] finished their season on a good record and they have gone far in their season.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I believe the toughest individual we faced in the season was Lohgan Bottjer. He’s part of Limon’s team where they have a solid team where Bottjer made plenty of runs. As also Wyatt Sprague made great [plays] and scramble runs against Holyoke.”

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Q&A with Wheat Ridge wide receiver Bennett Wilkes
How did the high school football season go overall?
“I'm very proud of how our team finished and how me and the guys grew as men. As a group our number one goal was always to be leaders and Men of faith, and our faith grew as a team this year. We challenged each others’ character every day.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“Monday- lift legs morning, Track practice afternoon, Landow performance speed workout at night. Tuesday- Arms lift morning, Track practice, Abs and recovery at night. Wednesday- leg day in the morning, track practice afternoon, Landow performance at night. Thursday- track practice. Friday- Arms day morning, track practice afternoon, football related work at night. Saturday- OFF. Sunday- 7o7 practice with Warrior 7v7.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We are returning 9 starters and I feel we have really been attacking this offseason head on. Great coaching staff and group of guys that get after it every morning.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Green Mountain just came off a great season; they got some dawgs over there. They are the team that's circled on our calendar. They’re the ones we think about beating every morning.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We will play a lot of dawgs this year but I think the one we got to lock in the most is Liam Graham, the running back at Standley lake. Rushed for 1192 [yards] in 9 games. He's a special player.”

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Q&A with Timnath mike linebacker Vince Hochhalter​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would be thrilled and extremely humbled to have the opportunity to play football or run track in college. The life of a collegiate athlete requires lots of time in the gym and on the field. Add on the pressures of academic performance and social demands and there's no doubt, it will require discipline and hard work- both of which I'm profoundly familiar with.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I've had several smaller schools show potential interest, but so far, no school has offered anything official.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Wyoming invited me to Junior Day, so I assume (and hope) I'm someone they're considering; I really want to go there. In addition, Western Colorado has shown interest according to Coach. Again, nothing formal or official.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes- I plan to join ROTC, so we've toured the following schools to check out their ROTC Detachments: Oregon, Oregon State, CSU, CU, Air Force Academy, and Wyoming.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Any school that shows interest or invites me to anything official, I'd definitely make the trip for.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“No, but I'm a huge college football fan; I always hope for a good game but never picky on who is playing. Moving 15 times in your childhood kind of prevents you from having a ‘home team’.”


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Q&A with Fossil Ridge offensive lineman Nate Ceschin​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I want to play football in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“The colleges that have been recruiting me are Colorado State, Wyoming, Air Force, North Dakota State, South Dakota state, South Dakota, Northern Colorado, Kansas State, Colombia, Washington State, Colorado.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Air Force, Colorado State, Wyoming and North Dakota State.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have been on visits to CSU, Colorado, Wyoming, Northern Colorado.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“I am going to a few camps and an upcoming junior day at South Dakota State.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Colorado State.”


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Q&A with Rock Canyon middle linebacker Levi Schield​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I want to play college football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I am talking with some coaches but nothing major yet.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I haven’t had any schools really trying to but I have been in contact with a couple coaches.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No, not yet.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“Not currently but I am working on it.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I would say it is CSU because my brother goes there and it is always fun watching him play.”


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Q&A with Wiggins fullback Jorge Mendez​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I do want to play sports in college. I haven’t decided what sport I want to play, [it’s] between wrestling and football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“There haven’t been many colleges recruiting me. But I had Chadron [coach] talk to me personally.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“The one that has been recruiting me is Chadron.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No I haven’t had any, I’m hoping to have some during the summer.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“In the future during the summer before Senior year.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have not.”


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Q&A with Wheat Ridge wide receiver Bennett Wilkes​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes college football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Montana, Montana St, Idaho St, Idaho, Wyoming, Northern Colorado, South Dakota, Southern Utah, UNLV, San Diego St, Boise St, Drake, Princeton, Cornell, Penn, Brown, and Wagner have all invited me to their Junior day or Camp.”


What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Northern Colorado, Idaho St, Montana, South Dakota, and Wyoming have been some of the firsts to really start building a relationship with me. I'm sure some others will come out of nowhere in the next few months.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have been on visits to Wyoming, Colorado St, and Northern Colorado.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“I have one last visit with San Diego St during my 7on7 tournament down there.
Besides that I will be at camps all over the country this summer.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Michigan has always been my favorite.”


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How did the high school football season go overall?
“I'm very proud of how our team finished and how me and the guys grew as men. As a group our number one goal was always to be leaders and Men of faith, and our faith grew as a team this year. We challenged each others’ character every day.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“Monday- lift legs morning, Track practice afternoon, Landow performance speed workout at night. Tuesday- Arms lift morning, Track practice, Abs and recovery at night. Wednesday- leg day in the morning, track practice afternoon, Landow performance at night. Thursday- track practice. Friday- Arms day morning, track practice afternoon, football related work at night. Saturday- OFF. Sunday- 7o7 practice with Warrior 7v7.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We are returning 9 starters and I feel we have really been attacking this offseason head on. Great coaching staff and group of guys that get after it every morning.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Green Mountain just came off a great season; they got some dawgs over there. They are the team that's circled on our calendar. They’re the ones we think about beating every morning.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We will play a lot of dawgs this year but I think the one we got to lock in the most is Liam Graham, the running back at Standley lake. Rushed for 1192 [yards] in 9 games. He's a special player.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes college football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Montana, Montana St, Idaho St, Idaho, Wyoming, Northern Colorado, South Dakota, Southern Utah, UNLV, San Diego St, Boise St, Drake, Princeton, Cornell, Penn, Brown, and Wagner have all invited me to their Junior day or Camp.”


What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Northern Colorado, Idaho St, Montana, South Dakota, and Wyoming have been some of the firsts to really start building a relationship with me. I'm sure some others will come out of nowhere in the next few months.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have been on visits to Wyoming, Colorado St, and Northern Colorado.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“I have one last visit with San Diego St during my 7on7 tournament down there.
Besides that I will be at camps all over the country this summer.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Michigan has always been my favorite.”

How did the high school football season go overall?
“Overall, high school didn’t go as I expected with injuries taking away almost half the season. But as teamwise, I believe we were a solid team knowing how to move and adjust around situations we struggled at.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plans now for sports and workouts is that I just finished wrestling season, got 4th in state. And [I’m] planning to do freestyle wrestling but [I’ve] also partaken in football camps.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I believe as a team next season [we have] huge standards. A majority of the team are going to be seniors. What our team’s standards are: to hopefully win [as a] team, [be] successful [and] have a winning record.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I believe our toughest competition next season will be Wray. Their team has good talent and [is a] young team… [they also] finished their season on a good record and they have gone far in their season.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I believe the toughest individual we faced in the season was Lohgan Bottjer. He’s part of Limon’s team where they have a solid team where Bottjer made plenty of runs. As also Wyatt Sprague made great [plays] and scramble runs against Holyoke.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I do want to play sports in college. I haven’t decided what sport I want to play, [it’s] between wrestling and football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“There haven’t been many colleges recruiting me. But I had Chadron [coach] talk to me personally.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“The one that has been recruiting me is Chadron.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No I haven’t had any, I’m hoping to have some during the summer.”

Do you have plans for any trips soon?
“In the future during the summer before Senior year.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have not.”